Guide to Sydney and Melbourne, Australia
Australia’s capital cities are renowned for their dazzling waterfront locations. Two of these that blend style and sophistication and with sun are Sydney and Melbourne. Sydney fuses iconic landmarks like the Opera House and Harbor Bridge with world famous beaches, shopping and night life.
Gleave is Sydney’s alternative precinct it is the intellectual, cultural and artistic hub of the city. Market’s, café’s, fresh foods and al fresco dining are hallmarks of this hip destination, sample fresh seafood on the waterfront to make the most of Sydney’s sunshine.
Sydney’s beaches attract tourist from around the world. Bondi Beach is the perfect place to learn to surf or to practice if you’re already a pro. Year round mild temperature is perfect swell and white sandy shores make Sydney’s beaches a must-see destination. Sydney harbor is home to the Opera House and harbor bridge both stunning expressions of architecture and human perseverance.
At nighttime, the harbor glows with light studded around the bridge and the bay. Like a fairy tale floating city. Sydney truly comes alive at nighttime. When the sun sets, it becomes a playground for grownups. The beachside suburbs of Manly in Bondi offer plenty of after hour’s entertainment. For urban sophistication, try—or for a wilder time, head to King’s Cross.
You can even try the more bizarre nighttime activities like crab racing. On Australia’s south coast lies Melbourne, the country’s cultural hub. It is also home to the largest tram network in the world.
Melbourne was built around the around the Yarra River, which poses through the middle of the city. Melbourne is home to some amazing eateries but it specializes in tiny lane way cafes. Artist and students mixed with businessman in alleyway such as Degrave Street and Hardware Lane.
Melbourne is a mecca for the arts including theater, galleries and performance spaces. Each year Melbourne reinvents itself to host the Australian Grand Prix, a street based circuit around the Albert Park Lake. Other sporting arenas include Rod Laver Arena and the NCG the “Home of Australian rules football”.
Melbourne has sports, arts and eateries what more could you want? How about world class surf? Two hours down the road from Melbourne lay one of the world’s most spectacular drives the Great Ocean Road.
Imagine a road that cuts into mountainsides and lies between rolling hills, lush forest and the bright blue ocean. Along the Great Ocean Road, you will find surfing mecca, Bells Beach where the ASP world tour stops each year for the Rip Curl Pro.
Also you can take in the limestone formations of the 12 apostles. They rise out of the rough sea before heading into the forest to see waterfalls and wildlife. The Otways Rainforest is filled with native animals and interesting things to see, the diverse woodlands and treetop walk all fringed by ocean make the Otways an unforgettable experience.
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